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Neither Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth nor Sony WH1000XM3 were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Apr 2024 (19 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth nor Sony WH1000XM3 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Headphones received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sony WH-1000XM5 or other critically acclaimed Wireless Headphones of this month.
For reference, Sony WH-1000XM5 received 9 endorsements this month, from WIRED (1 Mar 2024), CNET (23 Mar 2024) Tom's Guide (19 Jan 2024) and 6 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED  | CNET  | Tom's Guide  | IGN  | T3  |
PCMag  | Wirecutter  | Rtings.com  | Digital Trends  | What Hi-Fi  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $398 |  Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
| N/A | N/A | $144 |  Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $176 |  Sony WH1000XM3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Headphones ranking? It's here
Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth 
Sony WH1000XM3 
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED | CNET | Tom's Guide | IGN | T3 | PCMag | Wirecutter | Rtings.com | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $398 | Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $429 |  Bose Ultra Headphones The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a recommended choice for those seeking a versatile and enjoyable listening experience. | 9 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | -
| 1 | 2 | - |
| 3 | +1 | $519 |  Apple AirPods Max The Apple AirPods Max receive positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a top choice for an outstanding audio experience. | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | +1 | $299 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 2 | 8 | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 5 |
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Expert reviews [23]
- with a score: 18
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 23 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by SoundGuys | 79 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Crisp powerful sound from the best sounding wireless headphone in its class.Connectivity Technology:Wired/Wireless
- Advanced microphone system for clear calls in windy or noisy environments
- Up to 15 hours of playtime with rechargeable lithium-ion battery
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- DIGITAL NOISE CANCELING: Industry leading ANC lends a personalized, virtually soundproof experience
- PHONE CALL: A built-in mic enables you to take hands-free calls.
- VOICE ASSISTANT: Alexa enabled for voice access to music, information and more. Activate with a simple touch
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Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth are a popular and one of the more expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Anker Soundcore Space Q45 or Philips Fidelio X2HR .
Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth are $44.75 more expensive than average headphones ($99).
Sony WH1000XM3 are a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal or Beats Solo3 .
Sony WH1000XM3 are $76.97 more expensive than the average headphones ($99).
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